O'Mara knocked for outside campaign contributions

10:04 PM,
May 4, 2013

Tom O'Mara

Written by

Joseph Spector

A coalition pushing for public financing of campaigns in New York criticized Sen. Tom O'Mara, the head of the Senate Elections Committee, for contributions he has received from special interests outside his district.

O'Mara, R-Big Flats, is holding a hearing Tuesday on the failings of public financing in New York City as head of the elections committee.

O'Mara said he doesn't support taxpayer-funded campaigns, saying there has been corruption involving public money in New York City. The latest was earlier this week involving associates of New York City Comptroller John Liu. ...